Discover some of the Windy City’s spookiest ghost stories, and step back in time to the era of gangsters, bootleggers, jazz performers, and more, on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, and set off after dark. You’ll visit supposedly haunted former burial grounds, pubs, theaters, and more, and will hear about macabre legends and unexplained happenings as you go.
This is a small-group walking tour that sets off after dark from Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. It leans into gangster-era atmosphere, with stops described as former burial grounds, pubs, and theaters, and storytelling about macabre legends and unexplained happenings. The small group and on-foot pace suit people who want a closer, more conversational evening than a large bus tour offers.
Compared with a ride-between-stops bus format or a self-guided app, a small walking tour trades range for intimacy and a live guide you can question. Chicago's haunted reputation stacks its fire, gangster decades, and ground built over old cemeteries, and this walk pulls from that era of bootleggers and jazz. It is an after-dark walk, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for Chicago's evening weather, which can turn cold near the lake.
Questions people ask
Where does the tour start?
You meet your guide in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood and set off after dark. It is a walking tour, so expect to be on foot.
What kinds of places does it visit?
You visit supposedly haunted former burial grounds, pubs, theaters, and more. The guide shares macabre legends and unexplained happenings as you go.
How big is the group?
It is a small-group walking tour, which keeps things personal and easy to hear. That suits travelers who prefer a closer experience over a large crowd.
